N-Type Plug for RG-8 Class Cable, 11 GHz Rated
The Amphenol 172102NEX-10 is an N-type plug, male pin, designed for crimp termination onto RG-8, 213, and 393 cable groups. The 50 Ohm impedance and 11 GHz frequency ceiling make it a standard fit for base-station, antenna, and test-equipment RF paths where the N interface is the interconnect standard.
Cable Fit and Termination — What Ships in the Bag
The kit includes one connector body, one gold-plated brass centre contact, and one crimp ferrule. The shield terminates by crimping the ferrule over the braid; the centre contact crimps onto the signal conductor. Cable groups RG-8, 213, and 393 are listed — these are the standard 0.405-inch-diameter coax cables common in high-power RF runs. The 0.15 dB insertion loss at 11 GHz tells you the signal budget through this plug is tight enough for most link designs.
Temperature Range and Mating Cycles — Field Service Reality
The 500 mating cycles, supported by gold plating on the centre contact, mean this plug survives repeated field mate-demate cycles without the contact fretting that tin plating would show. The threaded fastening type locks the pair together under vibration — standard for N-type in outdoor or tower-top installations.
Cross-Shop: 172142 for Different Cable Groups
The 172142 is the same N-type plug, male pin, 50 Ohm, 11 GHz, 0.15 dB loss, and 500 mating cycles, but its cable group is RG-55, 142, 223, 400 — the thinner 0.195-inch-diameter coax family. If your cable run uses RG-142 or RG-400 (common in tight-bend or high-temp environments), the 172142 is the correct pick. The 172102NEX-10 stays with the larger RG-8/213/393 group.